How to Freeze Peppers
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing peppers to save a ton of time and money. Learning how to freeze peppers (diced, sliced, rings, and whole) is a great way to preserve this delicious staple of so many recipes. A freezer stash of frozen peppers opens the door to amazing and speedy meals.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- peppers
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a silpat.
- Wash and pat the peppers dry.
- Chop, slice, or prep the peppers to your preference.
- Place peppers on the baking sheet and position them so they aren't too clumped up, and place the tray in the freezer. Freeze for 3 hours.
- Break apart any clumps that have formed on the baking sheet and transfer peppers to freezer-proof storage.
Notes
- If you have a lot to freeze at once, lay another piece of parchment on top of the peppers and top with an additional layer.
- If you are processing hot peppers or a big batch, it is worth it to wear gloves to protect your hands and eyes. As someone who wears contacts, I always remove them and wear my glasses when working with peppers.
- It is best to leave spicy peppers whole when freezing.
- Frozen peppers will last in a conventional freezer for six months or a deep freezer for a year.
- To freeze whole peppers: cut off top, scoop out seeds, and freeze the pepper and top separately. Store together once frozen.